Associate Accountant

Posting Date 10/08/2026 Gain a thorough understanding of the various financial modules and their integration within the overall system. This includes, but is not limited to, the general ledger, cash management, payroll, and budgeting through Banner and wvOASIS operating systems. Prepare and post general ledger entries as needed to record the financial activity of the Institution. Responsible for reviewing for accuracy and posting general ledger entries prepared by others as well as preparing and posting general ledger entries for the finance department. Responsible for reconciling local bank accounts and general ledger accounts. Assist Shepherd personnel with obtaining financial information as needed. Assist in budget requests, changes and managing of budgets for budget owners. Support grant management through invoicing and reconciliation. Minimum Qualifications Associate’s Degree in Business/Accounting Post-Secondary Accounting course completion Equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered as meeting the minimum qualifications, at the direction of the hiring supervisor. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience. Professional Work Experience Accounting/Business. Operating Computerized Accounting Systems/Software. Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills. Budget Development Experience. Grants Management Experience. Customer Service Experience Is a Plus Microsoft Suite Experience Job Duties Analyze and reconcile all Local Bank Accounts. Assist in accurate financial reporting through proper monitoring and reconcilement of accounts. Provide information, as needed, to others within the Finance Department and outside the Finance Department regarding historical general ledger and budget data. Prepare, review, and post General Ledger entries for Procurement, Payroll, and Finance. Compile the Feed to Finance daily reports and prepare and record entries for revenue transfers weekly. Prepare and record Monthly and Quarterly entries for Month-end and Quarter-end closing. Gain a working knowledge of the Payroll Interface process. Cross-train and gain a working knowledge of student accounts. Assist in the monitoring, reconciling, and billing of grants on the Federal, State, Local and Private agency levels. Assist in analyzing department budgets and respond to specific budget requests. Provide backup support in monthly sales tax reporting. Other duties as assigned. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter List of Professional References Optional Documents

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